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Ineffective consultations for acne: what is important to patients?
Author(s) -
Cowdell F.,
Eady E.A.,
Layton A.M.,
Levell N.J.,
Jones C.,
Ridd M.J.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/bjd.14689
Subject(s) - acne , medicine , dermatology , medline , family medicine , biology , biochemistry
Acne is one of the top four skin conditions globally(1) . Skin conditions are one of the most frequent reasons for people seeking health care advice(2) , but there are no conclusive data on patterns of help-seeking behaviour in acne. International estimates suggest that 17-40% of people with acne consult either a General Practitioner (GP) or a dermatologist(3,4) . This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.